Enjoy nature and the night view "Kikuseidai" is an observation deck established in Mt. Maya in Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is located at an altitude of about 700 meters, but you can climb easily by connecting Maya Cable car and Maya Ropeway. From the top of the mountain, you can see Port Island, Rokko Island, Osaka Bay and Wakayama on the opposite bank, as well … [Read more...] about A night view of 10 million dollars, Kobe
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Kobe Maritime Museum, Hyogo
Cruise passenger ships, and various other ship models, rope work and a boat made of reeds, gondola etc "Kobe Maritime Museum" located in Meriken Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a museum where you can learn about the history of the port of Kobe, the charm and structure of the ship. Besides Cruise passenger ships, and various other ship models, rope work and real objects … [Read more...] about Kobe Maritime Museum, Hyogo
Nada Fighting Festival (Nada No Kenka Matsuri), Hyogo
An autumn event that represents the area The Nada Fighting Festival (Nada No Kenka Matsuri), which has been popular since being told that "Nada Festival to be seen at least once," is popular as a brave festival where the Mikoshi (portable shrine) and the Festival Car collide with each other. This is a historical ritual crowded with visitors of around 150 thousand people each … [Read more...] about Nada Fighting Festival (Nada No Kenka Matsuri), Hyogo
NIPPONIA Sasayama Castle Town Hotel, Hyogo
The old private house for more than 100 years have been refurbished as accommodation facilities Based on the concept of "whole castle town as one hotel” including Sasayama Castle", four vacant houses including the old private house for more than 100 years have been refurbished as accommodation facilities, restaurants, etc. were born in Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture. That's … [Read more...] about NIPPONIA Sasayama Castle Town Hotel, Hyogo
Kobe Oji Zoo, Hyogo
It is only here in Japan that you can see giant pandas and koalas at the same time Kobe Oji Zoo is a zoo where you can have pandas and koalas, as well as various animals from around the world including Indian elephant, polar bear and Jaguar. There are about 130 kinds of animals raised and 800 animals. It is only here in Japan that you can see giant pandas and koalas, which are … [Read more...] about Kobe Oji Zoo, Hyogo
Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival, Hyogo
Held as a total Bon Odori in Sasayama Town "Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival" is a festival centering on the total dance of Dekansho Bushi (A Folk Tune Interjected as a Refrain of Dekansho) held every year in Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture. The history of "Dekansho Festival" is new, started from the summer of 1952. "Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival" was consolidated into one … [Read more...] about Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival, Hyogo
Engyoji Temple, Hyogo
Engyoji Temple was opened by Saint Shoku in 966 during the Heian era Engyoji Temple of Mt. Shosha is the largest temple out of thirty-three temples on the western side of Japan. It is a temple of a special mountain main temple of Tendai sect which is so high as to be called "West Mt. Hiei". It is located in a place called Himeji a little away from Kyoto. However, it seems that … [Read more...] about Engyoji Temple, Hyogo
Arima Onsen Hot Springs Resort, Hyogo
One of the three most oldest hot springs of Japan Arima Onsen Hot Springs Resort in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is the hot spring resort which can go in a little less than 1 hour by the train or bus from Kobe or Osaka. Due to its location, it has been loved by many people since ancient times as the annex of Kansai region. The history of Arima Onsen is old, and the discovery … [Read more...] about Arima Onsen Hot Springs Resort, Hyogo
Koko-en Garden, Hyogo
You can enjoy different gardens with 9 different interests The Himeji Jo castle which is a national treasure and world cultural heritage. The Koko-en Garden is located in the south-west of the castle. It is the Japanese garden with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, snow scene in winter, beautiful scenery every season. The municipal … [Read more...] about Koko-en Garden, Hyogo
Himeji Central Park, Hyogo
You can enjoy various ways of enjoying in groups and families "Himeji Central Park" in Himeji City, Hyogo prefecture is the popular complex theme park mainly in families in the Kansai region that you can enjoy safari park, amusement park, swimming pool (ice skate in winter) on a large premises. It is attractive that you can enjoy various ways of enjoying in groups and … [Read more...] about Himeji Central Park, Hyogo